Turtling

Turtling

Misadventures in Sailing Over twenty years ago, I attended a church campout that was providential indeed. I had only counted on the opportunity to kayak during that particular weekend, but one of the ministers and another parishioner brought mono-hull sailboats. Not...
Singalong

Singalong

Tis the Season #3From the stage of the Wheeler Ferris Wheel at the OKC Parkinson’s Walk with about 400 people in view, I love to see who sings along with what. Tunes such as Dancing Queen, YMCA and Stayin’ Alive bring out the dancers. And we give the best...
Thelma & Louise

Thelma & Louise

Tis the Season #2 On the way back from a presentation, I stopped along the interstate at a Long John Silver’s attached to a gas station. I know, suspect already. Sometimes what you’re hungry for can surprise you. Easing into a booth, I noticed the only...
People Watching

People Watching

‘Tis the SeasonI love “people watching” at the Oklahoma City Arts Festival. Yes, I go for the art, the food, the music, but “people watching” may be the best part. Over a decade ago, my daughter sang with her honor choir at the Arts Festival. So, I met the bus...
The Survivor Tree

The Survivor Tree

April 19th On April 19, 1995, I was on the phone with a college bookstore in California when our office building shook and some of the windows blew out. I was working in downtown Oklahoma City. During those first days and weeks, we learned of staggering loss. Everyone...